Public Law 108-93 108th Congress An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. Oct. 3, 2003 [S. 111] Deadlines. (a) STUDY.-Not later than 3 years after the date funds are made available, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") shall conduct a special resource study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle archaeological site in Miami-Dade County, Florida (hereinafter referred to as "Miami Circle"), as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Biscayne National Park. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult Native with the appropriate American Indian tribes and other interested Americans. groups and organizations. (b) CONTENT OF STUDY.—In addition to determining national significance, feasibility, and suitability, the study shall include the analysis and recommendations of the Secretary on (1) any areas in or surrounding the Miami Circle that should be included in Biscayne National Park; (2) whether additional staff, facilities, or other resources would be necessary to administer the Miami Circle as a unit of Biscayne National Park; and (3) any effect on the local area from the inclusion of Miami Circle in Biscayne National Park. (c) SUBMISSION OF REPORT.-Not later than 30 days after completion of the study, the Secretary shall submit a report on the findings and recommendations of the study to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the United States House of Representatives. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Approved October 3, 2003. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 111: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108-268 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 108-4 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. Public Law 108-94 108th Congress An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Coltsville in the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Coltsville Study Act of 2003". SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that (1) Hartford, Connecticut, home to Colt Manufacturing Company (referred to in this Act as "Colt"), played a major role in the Industrial Revolution; (2) Samuel Colt, founder of Colt, and his wife, Elizabeth Colt, inspired Coltsville, a community in the State of Connecticut that flourished during the Industrial Revolution and included Victorian mansions, an open green area, botanical gardens, and a deer park; (3) the residence of Samuel and Elizabeth Colt in Hartford, Connecticut, known as “Armsmear”, is a national historic landmark, and the distinctive Colt factory is a prominent feature of the Hartford, Connecticut, skyline; (4) the Colt legacy is not only about firearms, but also about industrial innovation and the development of technology that would change the way of life in the United States, including (A) the development of telegraph technology; and (B) advancements in jet engine technology by Francis Pratt and Amos Whitney, who served as apprentices at Colt; (5) Coltsville (A) set the standard for excellence during the Industrial Revolution; and (B) continues to prove significant— (i) as a place in which people of the United States can learn about that important period in history; and (ii) by reason of the close proximity of Coltsville to the Mark Twain House, Trinity College, Old North Cemetery, and many historic homesteads and architecturally renowned buildings; (6) in 1998, the National Park Service conducted a special resource reconnaissance study of the Connecticut River Valley to evaluate the significance of precision manufacturing sites; and Oct. 3, 2003 [S. 233] Coltsville Study Colt Deadline. Deadline. (7) the report on the study stated that— (A) no other region of the United States contains an equal concentration of resources relating to the precision manufacturing theme that began with firearms production; (B) properties relating to precision manufacturing encompass more than merely factories; and (C) further study, which should be undertaken, may recommend inclusion of churches and other social institutions. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) IN GENERAL.-Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the "Secretary") shall complete a study of the site in the State of Connecticut commonly known as "Coltsville" to evaluate area; (1) the national significance of the site and surrounding (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the site and surrounding area as a unit of the National Park System; and (3) the importance of the site to the history of precision manufacturing. (b) APPLICABLE LAW.-The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-1 et seq.). SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the study under section 3(a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Approved October 3, 2003. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 233: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108-252 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 108-9 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. Public Law 108-95 108th Congress An Act To make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Naomi Wilderness Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Oct. 3, 2003 [S. 278] Mount Naomi Boundary This Act may be cited as the "Mount Naomi Wilderness Adjustment Act. Boundary Adjustment Act”. SEC. 2. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. (a) LANDS REMOVED.-The boundary of the Mount Naomi Wilderness is adjusted to exclude the approximately 31 acres of land depicted on the Map as "Land Excluded". (b) LANDS ADDED.-Subject to valid existing rights, the boundary of the Mount Naomi Wilderness is adjusted to include the approximately 31 acres of land depicted on the Map as "Land Added". The Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428) shall apply to the land added to the Mount Naomi Wilderness pursuant to this subsection. SEC. 3. MAP. (a) DEFINITION.-For the purpose of this Act, the term "Map" shall mean the map entitled "Mt. Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment” and dated May 23, 2002. (b) MAP ON FILE.-The Map shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. 16 USC 1132 note. |